BC Owner Builder Exam Verified A+
1. Inspection Order
️ 1: Forms, basement and crawlspace
2: Plumbing, dampproofing, foundation drainage, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sump, water service
3: Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas
4: Framing inspection
5: Insulation and vapor b...
BC Owner Builder Exam Verified A+
1. Inspection Order
✔️ 1: Forms, basement and crawlspace
2: Plumbing, dampproofing, foundation drainage, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sump, water service
3: Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas
4: Framing inspection
5: Insulation and vapor barrier
6: Rainscreen/exterior finishes, drywall
7: Building envelope inspection
8: Final inspection
2. Unacceptable Method for Determining Trench Grading
✔️ An experienced excavator says it's ok
3. Depth Requiring Shoring
✔️ 1.2m/4ft
4. Principle of Rainwater Deflection
✔️ Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
5. Lighting Safety Certifications Required in Canada
✔️ CSA safety certification
6. Grit of Sandpaper for Smoothest Finish
✔️ Higher grit will achieve a smoother finish
7. Maximum Rise in a Flight of Stairs
✔️ The vertical height should not exceed 3.7m
,8. Minimum Ladder Extension Above Parapet Wall or Landing
✔️ 3ft
9. Heights for End Dams on Windows and Door Flashings
✔️ 25mm/1 inch
10. Purpose of End Dams
✔️ To stop water from entering
11. Efficiency When Calling for Inspectors
✔️ Group inspections together when possible and call when work is complete
12. When an HRV is Required
✔️ Almost always
13. Owner-Builder HPO Process Permitted Structures
✔️ Single detached houses under a single title, single dwellings attached to pre-existing buildings
over 10 years old, and single dwellings attached to new non-residential buildings.
14. Permit Issuer for a Gas Fireplace
✔️ Safety Authority (contact Technical Safety BC)
15. Can Owner Builders Obtain Their Own Electrical Permit?
✔️ Yes, up to 200A
16. Best Method to Apply Asphalt Waterproofing on a Foundation
✔️ Spray-on or roll on dry foundation, with 2in. below grade
, 17. When to Backfill a Foundation
✔️ After damp-proofing
18. Requirements for Applying Peel and Stick Waterproof Membrane
✔️ Use an approved primer before installation
19. Gas Meter Installation Requirements
✔️ The gas vent must be above the roof overhang, with nothing within 1m on either side or 4.5m
above the gas meter
20. When to Install a Handrail or Fall Protection
✔️ At 10ft, or 4ft if no fall protection is in place
21. Construction Fence Height Requirement
✔️ 6ft
22. What to Do if Footer is Dug 2in. Deeper than Elevation Should Be
✔️ Install the footing form at the correct elevation and add extra concrete
23. Overlapping Asphalt Shingles in a Roof Valley
✔️ 6in.
24. What Causes a Blister on a Flat Roof
✔️ Moisture trapped under the roof
25. Water Backing Up in a Skylight
✔️ Clear the drainage
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